Data from the recently published National Family Health Survey 6 (NFHS 6) shows that India is moving away from being a young country.
The word ‘emergency’ evokes an intense sense of unease, often associated with the suspension of established norms and procedures in pursuit of a perceived larger objective. Different forms of emergencies command our attention in different ways.
The investigation into the fire that claimed 15 young lives in Lucknow will eventually determine where the blaze began.
Few politicians have exhibited Benjamin Netanyahu’s talent for political survival.
Gurugram Police are preparing to question Punjab IPS officers after fresh evidence emerged in the investigation into the alleged Bhagwant Mann viral video. Investigators are examining CCTV footage, digital records and the disputed forensic report that claimed the clip was a deepfake.
Present on the occasion were Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of School Education, Ministry of Education, and Seema Jain, Member (Finance), Department of Space.
Amritsar Commissionerate Police, in a joint operation with a central agency, dismantled an alleged interstate network involved in arms trafficking, narcotics smuggling and hawala transactions. Seven people, including an Afghan national and a juvenile, were apprehended, while police seized sophisticated firearms, over 5 kg of heroin and ₹30.38 lakh.
Former IAS officer Sujata Rout Karthikeyan has joined the Biju Janata Dal in Bhubaneswar. Her induction comes over a year after the party lost power in Odisha and months after she took voluntary retirement from the civil services.
Lambasting the erstwhile TMC regime, the chief minister alleged that corruption and the collection of "cut money" had turned Kolkata into a "city of death."
The West Bengal government has appointed senior IAS officer Dr Krishna Gupta as the next State Election Commissioner. Currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary in the Co-operation Department, he will assume charge after retiring on June 30, according to an official notification published in the Kolkata Gazette.
SBI Research's analysis of the West Bengal FY27 Budget says the government's policy focus has shifted towards investment, industrialisation, governance and technology, signalling a move towards long-term economic growth and capacity building.
SBI Research has said more than half of West Bengal's projected revenue receipts for FY27 will come from Central tax devolution and grants. The report also flags stagnant own-tax collections and weak non-tax revenue mobilisation as persistent fiscal challenges.
Protect your terrace from leaks, seepage, and water damage. Discover the best waterproofing solutions and expert tips for a durable roof.
There are few rivers in the world that define a city as completely as the Danube defines Budapest.
In an age of shrinking attention spans and algorithm- driven playlists, four Indian musicians chose endurance over instant applause, immersion over interruption.
Tigers have always fascinated humankind and I'm no different. They are majestic, magnificent, royal, regal…one can go on adding adjectives about them but still not have enough. Their aura is hard to describe. Lord of the jungle! Period.
At least 32 people were killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. Authorities declared a nationwide State of Emergency as rescue operations intensified and multiple countries offered humanitarian assistance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered India's assistance to Venezuela after twin earthquakes caused widespread destruction. The USGS has warned the eventual death toll could range between 10,000 and 100,000 as rescue operations continue.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he informed US President Donald Trump about Israel's planned operation against Iran without seeking approval, while defending military campaigns in Gaza, Lebanon and elsewhere.
US President Donald Trump claimed Iran is agreeing to American demands in ongoing negotiations, rejected any future shipping charges in the Strait of Hormuz and reiterated that military action remains an option if diplomacy fails.
Adani Group founder chairperson Gautam Adani unveiled a roadmap to invest in nuclear power, artificial intelligence and massive infrastructure at the conglomerate's annual general meeting (AGM) on Wednesday.
Indian stock markets on Wednesday ended with gains as the Nifty reclaimed the 24,000 mark, supported by strong buying in IT, realty, and banking stocks.
S&P Global Ratings cut India's GDP growth to 6.6 per cent in the current fiscal year, driven by energy stress, a sub-par monsoon and slowing global growth.
The Amazon CEO added that the operational experience and innovations developed through India’s quick-commerce model are also helping Amazon scale similar services in the United States and other global markets.
She tried to become an approver. The ED said no. She tried to quash the charges in the Supreme Court. Now that petition is withdrawn too. Jacqueline Fernandez will face trial in the Sukesh Chandrashekhar money laundering case.
Two of the biggest films in Bollywood history share the same historical DNA as 'Main Vaapas Aaunga'. Imtiaz Ali names them directly and explains what connects all three.
The comparisons were always going to come. Kriti Sanon knew it before the cameras rolled on 'Cocktail 2'. Her answer to all of it is simple, she is only competing with her last performance.
Kamal Haasan folded his hands and thanked Rajinikanth for staying in the industry long enough to make this film. That moment said everything. 'Dharman' is 40 years of friendship finally on screen.
Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike guided South Africa to a historic 1-0 victory over South Korea, securing their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout-stage qualification.
Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 to seal a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, while Neymar made his long-awaited tournament return.
FIFA has suspended the All Nepal Football Association with immediate effect over third-party interference, barring Nepal's teams and clubs from international competitions.
Fast-tracked into the senior national T20 side for the upcoming tour of Ireland and England, 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to use a separate dressing room from his teammates because of safeguarding rules in the United Kingdom, according to a report by The Guardian.
For the first time, NCERT has included a chapter on the 1975-77 Emergency in a Class 9 Social Science textbook. The lesson describes the period as a major challenge to Indian democracy and discusses the suspension of Fundamental Rights, censorship, political arrests and the restoration of democracy through the 1977 general election.
The NTA has defended the temporary blocking of Telegram during the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, saying the move was aimed at stopping fake leak rumours and online scams while ensuring a secure examination process.
A day before the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam, NTA corrected an admit card error that had assigned a Nagpur-based candidate an examination centre in Abu Dhabi despite his Maharashtra preferences.
Husband-wife duo Abhinav Garg and Mehak Aggarwal’s book gives an insider’s view of India’s high-stakes pharma manufacturing industry
FIFA has suspended the All Nepal Football Association with immediate effect over third-party interference, barring Nepal's teams and clubs from international competitions.
Thirteen years after 'Shahid', Rajkummar Rao is back playing a real person in a courtroom story. The 'Prahaar' teaser is out, Wamiqa Gabbi stars alongside him.
Amritsar Commissionerate Police, in a joint operation with a central agency, dismantled an alleged interstate network involved in arms trafficking, narcotics smuggling and hawala transactions. Seven people, including an Afghan national and a juvenile, were apprehended, while police seized sophisticated firearms, over 5 kg of heroin and ₹30.38 lakh.
Lambasting the erstwhile TMC regime, the chief minister alleged that corruption and the collection of "cut money" had turned Kolkata into a "city of death."
Present on the occasion were Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of School Education, Ministry of Education, and Seema Jain, Member (Finance), Department of Space.
Gurugram Police are preparing to question Punjab IPS officers after fresh evidence emerged in the investigation into the alleged Bhagwant Mann viral video. Investigators are examining CCTV footage, digital records and the disputed forensic report that claimed the clip was a deepfake.
Not every great K-drama goes viral. Some of the best female leads in Korean television appeared in shows that barely made a ripple outside their core audience. Here are five of them.
The Congress high command is expected to finalise the Punjab unit's new leadership after a series of consultations in New Delhi. Senior leaders, including K C Venugopal, have held key meetings ahead of an official announcement.
He went into the barn to jump-start a car and never came out. Months later, the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has confirmed the cause of death of 'The Wire' actor Bobby J Brown.
The West Bengal government has appointed senior IAS officer Dr Krishna Gupta as the next State Election Commissioner. Currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary in the Co-operation Department, he will assume charge after retiring on June 30, according to an official notification published in the Kolkata Gazette.
